Planning precedent report

Formation of Attic Rooms with Dormer on West side and Roof Windows on East & West sides of roof and related internal alterations

Planning permission for demolition of bay window and canopy to the fore and construction of a single storey extension rear, with first floor extension to side and fore, attic extension including dormer to rear and 2 no. rooflights to fore; and ancillary site works.

Permission is sought for a) Removal of existing conservatory and sunroom to rear b) Proposed single storey flat roof extension added to rear c) Associated internal modifications & site works.

RETENTION PERMISSION: for the retention of part change of use from warehouse to trade showroom use, retention of existing roller shutters, glazing and signage to the north side elevation.

Permission for 2 No. fire exit doors in the eastern facade of the original school building. One exit will be from an existing classroom and the second from an internal corridor. The works also involve the blocking of an existing inadequate fire exit on the western side to facilitate the relocation of the staff toilet.

The development will consist of A) The removal of part of the roof of the two storey house at 2nd floor, the construction of an 8mx4m playroom in timber studding and clad in plywood to match the main house; roof will be double pitch and covered in slates to match existing; windows to rear elevation only overlooking the church grounds; construction of additional stair internally up to 2nd floor level (attic level). B) The construction of a single storey flat roof granny flat connected to the side elevation on the main house, built in timber studding, the extension will be linked to the main house internally; the roof will be flat, covered in a roofing membrane; the extension will be built around the 2 major trees on site and will be minimum of 1m away from the boundary walls; there will be windows at the entrance and glazed doors at the concealed end of the extension; parking for 2 cars will be provided on site. The development includes alterations to roof elevations (ridge height increased by 1600mm), drainage, landscaping and all associated works. No windows overlooking adjoining houses.